Pipe cutter demographics and statistics in the US
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Pipe cutter demographics by:
Pipe cutter gender statistics
5.4% of pipe cutters are women and 94.6% of pipe cutters are men.
- Male, 94.6%
- Female, 5.4%
Pipe cutter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 94.6% |
| Female | 5.4% |
Pipe cutter gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,400
Female income
$33,773
Pipe cutter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in pipe cutter positions over time. Currently, 5.4% of pipe cutters are female.
Pipe cutter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.73% | 5.27% |
| 2011 | 95.20% | 4.80% |
| 2012 | 94.60% | 5.40% |
| 2013 | 95.18% | 4.82% |
| 2014 | 94.52% | 5.48% |
| 2015 | 94.39% | 5.61% |
| 2016 | 95.22% | 4.78% |
| 2017 | 94.37% | 5.63% |
| 2018 | 95.78% | 4.22% |
| 2019 | 95.83% | 4.17% |
| 2020 | 94.46% | 5.54% |
| 2021 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
Pipe cutter related jobs gender ratio
We compared pipe cutters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Pipe Cutter | 95% | 5% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Pipe cutter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among pipe cutters is White, which makes up 58.3% of all pipe cutters. Comparatively, 16.6% of pipe cutters are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of pipe cutters are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Pipe cutter race
| Pipe cutter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Pipe cutter race and ethnicity over time
See how pipe cutter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Pipe cutter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.96% | 12.04% | 5.34% | 15.65% |
| 2011 | 61.25% | 14.84% | 5.51% | 16.37% |
| 2012 | 60.17% | 13.50% | 4.36% | 18.78% |
| 2013 | 63.20% | 12.59% | 4.96% | 17.06% |
| 2014 | 62.09% | 12.68% | 5.23% | 16.59% |
| 2015 | 62.28% | 13.01% | 4.53% | 16.37% |
| 2016 | 63.37% | 13.46% | 5.67% | 14.18% |
| 2017 | 66.32% | 11.26% | 4.86% | 14.98% |
| 2018 | 61.30% | 12.51% | 4.74% | 18.79% |
| 2019 | 62.35% | 12.29% | 5.13% | 17.59% |
| 2020 | 66.71% | 13.14% | 4.99% | 10.26% |
| 2021 | 58.35% | 13.28% | 6.98% | 16.60% |
Pipe cutter wage gap by race
According to our data, white pipe cutters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian pipe cutters have the lowest average salary at $35,061.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,566 |
| White | $38,387 |
| Black or African American | $36,137 |
| Asian | $35,061 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,939 |
Average pipe cutter age
See how the average age of pipe cutters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Pipe cutter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 52 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 51 |
| Asian | 55 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46.5 |
Pipe cutter age breakdown
The average age of pipe cutters is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the pipe cutter population.
Pipe cutter age breakdown
| Pipe Cutter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Pipe cutter educational attainment
The most common degree for pipe cutters is high school diploma, with 69% of pipe cutters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 69%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 10%
- Bachelor's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Pipe cutters by degree level
| Pipe cutter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 69% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Bachelor's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Pipe cutter employment statistics
Company size where pipe cutters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where pipe cutters work.
Pipe cutter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Pipe cutter jobs by industry
The most common industries for pipe cutters are manufacturing, construction and professional.
Pipe cutter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Pipe cutter turnover and employment statistics
Pipe cutter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for pipe cutters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Pipe cutter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Pipe cutter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.58% |
| 2011 | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 9.65% |
| 2013 | 8.91% |
| 2014 | 7.88% |
| 2015 | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 5.60% |
| 2017 | 3.46% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 4.89% |
| 2020 | 3.67% |
| 2021 | 9.32% |
Average pipe cutter tenure
The average pipe cutter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 179 pipe cutters resumes in Zippia's database.
Pipe cutter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Pipe cutter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of pipe cutters that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grain Picker | 4.47% | 16,946 |
| Case Packer And Sealer | 4.75% | 37,620 |
| Paper Machine Operator | 7.84% | 58,396 |
| Vacuum Filter Operator | 8.41% | 26,158 |
| Engine Room Helper | 8.89% | 39,821 |
| Pipe Cutter | 10.16% | - |
| Newspaper Clipper | 15.21% | 102 |
Similar pipe cutter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grain Picker | 4.47% | 16,946 |
| Case Packer And Sealer | 4.75% | 37,620 |
| Paper Machine Operator | 7.84% | 58,396 |
| Vacuum Filter Operator | 8.41% | 26,158 |
| Engine Room Helper | 8.89% | 39,821 |
| Newspaper Clipper | 15.21% | 102 |
Foreign languages spoken by pipe cutters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Pipe cutter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |